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Bears Face Uphill Battle Vs. Colts, Anderson and Simms

This article summizes that signing  Chris Simms and/or Willie Anderson is not a likely outcome.

The Bears have had contact with free-agent tackle Willie Anderson, but the chances of the veteran joining the Bears are slim to none, according to an NFL source.

Anderson, 33, was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. He became a backup to Stacy Andrews at right tackle and refused to take a pay cut. He had a streak of 116 consecutive games stopped last season due to chronic pain in his right foot and also battled knee problems.

With new starters at almost all the major skill positions on offense and a suddenly slumping defense, the Bears face big challenges on both sides of the football against the Colts.

Peyton Manning rightfully gets the majority of the focus in Indianapolis, but the Colts' defense ranked third in the league last season in yards allowed and -- more important -- first in points allowed. The Bears not only have the difficult task of stopping the high-powered Indy offense, but also have to find a way to score themselves. In five home games last year, the Colts held their opponent to 16 points or fewer.

Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner breaks out typical Bears speak when explaining the situation at wide receiver.

The company line is that the Bears have a cast of receivers who all will see a lot of time, with each player bringing different strengths they want to exploit. That's one spin. The other is that it's a roster full of No. 3 receivers.

Asked if the Bears have a true No. 1 receiver, offensive coordinator Ron Turner said: ''I don't know if we do. And I don't think you have to. I don't think you have to look and say, 'This is our No. 1 guy.'

 

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suddenly?
a suddenly slumping defense

I guess “suddenly” would be appropriate if, by suddenly, you mean a continuation of the same problems from all of last season.

by big_lowitzki on Sep 2, 2008 8:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No surprise with the captains

Except for Orton was named one. The last couple years its been Moose and Kreutz. It surprises me that a team with so much turnover at QB that spot ends up being a captain. Although what happens if he gets benched? And I guess who else would be the second captain? Most of our offense is young or newer guys.

Fire Angelo!!

by GallopingGhost on Sep 2, 2008 11:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

in terms of anderson

are we not pursuing him as much as other teams? if that’s the case, that’s nuts – we need an improved line BADLY. and we have some cap room. give anderson decent money for this season. if williams is back and as good as many thought he could be, cut anderson loose after this year. if williams is back and good, and anderson outperforms tait (who has not played that well this preseason), cut tait and keep anderson. unless he wants 3-4 years guaranteed (which no sane team will offer him, given his age), it’d be foolish for us not to aggressively pursue him.

by guy incognito on Sep 2, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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